Discover Vienna Vienna
Vienna Vienna is not only the capital of Austria, but also its cultural, economic and political centre. Due to its rich history, Vienna offers its tourists many architectural highlights, including Baroque castles and gardens. While walking along the late-19th-century Ringstrasse, one can admire grand buildings, monuments and parks. The Baroque city is also well known for playing an important role as Music Center, with famous musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, der Strauss-Familie, Johannes Brahms und Gustav Mahler. Also nowadays, Opera visits, concerts, musicals and theatre performances play an essential role. 2
Our proposal for your stay in Vienna Day 1: * Arrival at the airport and transfer to the city center * Brunch at restaurant Kahlenberg, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view over Vienna * Guided city tour Imperial Vienna - this guided tour encompasses the imperial charm Vienna has to offer. Especially interesting for first time visitors, as you see the highlights of the first district and get lots of practical tips * Enjoy a Fiaker ride through Vienna. This tour on noble horse drawn carriages is a must for everybody who stays in Vienna * Wine tasting and dinner at a so-called Heuriger Day 2: * For your day programme, you can choose between the following activities: - Viennese city and gourmet trophy - Sailing regatta at lake Neusiedl - Offroad experience in Hungary * Exclusive Gala Dinner at the Viennese Prater - Enjoy a ride and a glas of sparkling wine on the Giant Ferris Wheel, from where you have a breathtaking view over Vienna - Afterwards, a 5-course menu will be served at an exclusive restaurant nearby Day 3: * Visit the Spanish Riding School and see an amazing performance of classical equitation * Before your flight takes off, lunch at a typical Austrian restaurant awates you 23
Typical Vienna Viennese concerts, opera and musicals Vienna is the world s capital of music and home to famous orchestras and choirs such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the Vienna Boys Choir or the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Even today music plays a central role of the Viennese cultural and artistic life. Opera fans will meet international stars, jazz lovers will encounter a pulsating jazz scene and plenty of rock and pop concerts are offered. Lovers of classical music have the opportunity to enjoy the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra at the renovated Orangery, where even Mozart performed during the 18th century. A fine selection of music by Strauss and Mozart will be performed Heuriger The so-called Heuriger is a typical Austrian wine-tavern, where one can not only experience Gemütlichkeit but also taste the wine-growers most recent wine. Additionally, a diversity of cold food is served., generally consiting of local, homemade products. Fiaker Discover the first district of Vienna from its most traditional side and take a sightseeing tour on noble horse drawn carriages. Prater The Prater is Austria s biggest amusement park with a strong nostalgic flair! The Giant Ferris Wheel, the symbol of Vienna, is probably its most famouis attraction. Enjoy a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel while drinking a glas of champagne and enjoying the fantastic view over the city. 24
Typical Vienna Viennese coffee house culture The Viennese coffee house culture not only shaped the Viennese tradition, but is also listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Austria. Typical for the Viennese coffee house are the newspapers, the interior design in the style of Historicism as well as the marble tabletops. One can enjoy a cup of coffee, served with the obligatory glass of tab water, while reading the newspaper, playing cards or listening to the piano music that is often played in the background. Schönbrunn Especially for international visitors, Schönbrunn Palace is a tourist sight that should not be missed out. Schönbrunn is marked by its magnificent architecture and the exquisite décor. Enjoy the guided tour! Hundertwasser House The Hundertwasser House in Vienna, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, is doubtlessly one of the city s architectural highlights and draws visitors from around the world. The Hundertwasser House is famous for its colorfully decorated exterior façade. The Hundertwasser House is also a green oasis in the middle of the city due to its 200 trees and shrubs on the balconies and terraces. 25
Vienna City and Gourmet Trophy The Viennese City and Gourmet Trophy leads you to Viennas most popular monuments and attractions in the first and sixth district of Vienna. Divided into smaller groups of approximately 5-7 persons, you will discover the city! Every group will receive a backpack incl. a Roadbook, camera and GPS-device. In the city, diverse challenging and creative tasks are awaiting the groups. Here a small sample of possible tasks: Naschmarkt The Naschmarkt is Vienna s most popular market, famous for its fresh fruits and vegetables from around the world, exotic herbs, cheese, baked goods, cake, and seafood. During your visit at the Naschmarkt, a tasting of diverse exotic fruits will awate you. Can you identify which fruit you have tasted? Museum of Natural History A guided tour will take you through the Museum of Natural History. The tour will end et the rooftop of the museum, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view over Vienna and drink a glas of sparkling wine! Viennese coffee house culture The Viennese coffee house culture marked the Austrian tradition and is an important part of the lifestyle of many Austrian citizens. Discover why it is so important and enjoy the famous Sachertorte! 26
Vienna City and Gourmet Trophy Vienna Underground Visit at the so called Michaelerkeller and Michaelergruft including: - explanation about the site by a tourguide - see the mummies at the Michaelergruft - life-music in the background - beverages incl. mineral water, orange- or applejuice as well as wine will be served Würstelstand Bitzinger Albertina Vienna is famous for its excellent sausages. At the Würstelstand Bitzinger Albertina you will be served a sausage of your choice as well as a beer or another non-alcoholic drink. Picnic in the Burggarten & Viennese waltz - learn how to dance waltz with a professional dance instructor - additionally, a small picnic will be prepared for the participants with a diversity of snacks 27
Vienna City and Gourmet Trophy The Vienna Prater The Prater is Austria s biggest amusement park with a strong nostalgic flair! Enjoy a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel, the symbol of Vienna, from where you have a fantastic view over the city. Fiaker ride Take a sightseeing tour in the first district on noble horse drawn carriages - the Fiaker. Discover Vienna from its most traditional side. Schönbrunn Palace Especially for international visitors, Schönbrunn Palace is a tourist sight that should not be missed out. Schönbrunn is marked by its magnificent architecture and the exquisite décor. Enjoy the guided tour! 28
Da Vinci Code Trophy Follow the storyline presented in Dan Brown s novel The Da Vinci Code and discover Vienna in a mysterious and intriguing way. Dan Brown s bestseller refers to cryptic messages that are incorporated into Leondardo Da Vinci s artwork, who was a member of the Priory of Sion society. Guided by a roadbook and a GPS-device, it is your task to solve challenging riddles and creative tasks in order to discover the secret and find the Holy Grail. Actors will give you hints along the way and help you to solve the puzzle. Along the way, you will also discover Vienna s most famous sights such as the Museum of Natural History, the Opera, the St. Stephen s Cathedral, the Hofburg and many more,...! 29
Offroad challenge in Hungary In Hungary, approximately 1,5 hours away from Vienna, participants can challenge their driving skills over mud, rocks and Mother Nature. 10 2
Booking: Eventschmiede - Ilse Grabner St. Bartlmä 77 A-9212 Techelsberg am Wörther See Office Vienna: Mooslackengasse 17 A-1190 Wien Tel: +43/(0) 664/ 218 88 44 Tel: +43/(0) 664/ 244 84 12 Fax: +43/(0) 1/ 925 66 18 E-mail: anfrage@eventschmiede.at www.abenteuer-reisen.at Stand: Oktober 2012, Änderungen vorbehalten! Reiseveranstalter/Reisevermittler: Eventschmiede/Alpen-Adria Abenteuerreisen, Hafendorf 26, A-9344 Weitensfeld, Veranstalter-Nr. 2006/0056 Kundengeldabsicherung: Eventschmiede/Alpen-Adria Abenteuerreisen veranstalten Pauschalreisen und sind im Falle einer Insolvenz durch eine Bankgarantie bei der Kärntner Sparkasse Weitensfeld abgesichert. Abwickler im Insolvenzfall Europäische Reiseversicherung, Augasse 5-7, A-1090 Wien, Tel.: +43 (0)1/317 25 00, Fax: +43(0)1/319 93 67, E-Mail: info@europaeische.at Im Insolvenzfall sind sämtliche Ansprüche bei sonstigem Anspruchsverlust innerhalb von 8 Wochen ab Eintritt der Insolvenz beim Abwickler anzumelden! Es gelten die Allgemeinen Reisebedingungen sowie die besonderen Reisebedingungen von Eventschmiede/Alpen-Adria Abenteuerreisen! 11